Question

why did the British appointed an officer Campbell​

Answer 1

Colin Campbell (1792-1863) was commissioned into the 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot in 1808. He performed distinguished service during the Peninsular War (1808-14), being present at Vimeiro (1808), Corunna (1809) and Vitoria (1813), and was wounded leading the 'forlorn hope' during the storming of San Sebastian (1813).

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